Defense, reconstruction, and diplomacy: Zelensky meets with Latvia's FM
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braze, the Order of Merit, II degree.
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27 November 2025
Dutch PM says peace talks progress rapidly after conversation with Zelensky
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said that negotiations on a peace plan for Ukraine are progressing at a rapid pace and that continued support for Ukraine is essential.
Failure to uphold international law in resolving Russian-Ukrainian war threatens collapse of global security system – Turkish expert
Upholding international law is the only viable path to ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and preventing future conflicts. Otherwise, the entire global security architecture risks collapsing, which would plunge the world into chaos. Therefore, pressure on international organizations must be intensified.
Yermak announces negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations at end of week
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, stated that by the end of this week, the Ukrainian and American delegations will continue their joint work.
Lithuania informs Council of Europe of its intention to join Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
Lithuania has officially informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
European Parliament urges EU to take lead in Ukraine peace process
The European Parliament has called on the European Union to take a leading role in shaping a future peace agreement for Ukraine, ensuring long-term security guarantees, a reparations mechanism based on frozen Russian assets, and full respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Latvia to provide EUR 15M for drones to Ukraine next year
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze has said that Latvia will allocate EUR 15 million in 2026 to support Ukraine with drones and related innovative research.
Council of Europe ready to play major role in Ukraine peace deal, Berset says
The Council of Europe (CoE) stands ready to play a key role in implementing any future peace agreement for Ukraine, according to Secretary General Alain Berset.
Ukraine's Sybiha announces upcoming talks with US, hopes for concrete results
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced that U.S. and Ukrainian negotiating teams will hold meetings soon, from which Kyiv expects concrete results and progress.
Ukrainian, Philippine presidents discuss bilateral cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos have discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine to prevent attempts by some capitals to remove Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions – Sybiha
Ukraine is seeing attempts by certain countries to remove Russian oligarchs from the European Union's sanctions lists and will work to prevent this.
Ukraine must determine conditions for peace itself – Canada's FM
Only Ukraine has the right to define the terms of a just peace with Russia.
26 November 2025
West has overestimated Russia for too long, Georgian politician warns
The West reacted too slowly to Russia’s aggression against Georgia and was unprepared for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because it perceived Russia as a “civilized state,” which was a mistake.
Presidential advisor stresses: recognition of occupied territories impossible
No recognition of occupied territories can be permitted, because if such a “mine” were included in an agreement, the legitimacy of the document would be immediately undermined.
Rutte: Russia has no say in Ukraine’s NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no say in Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance; this decision depends solely on the unanimity of member states.
Zelensky: peace demands pressure on Russia, not Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that achieving peace requires pressure on Russia, not on Ukraine.
Poland to receive EUR 44B from EU to strengthen East Shield – Tusk
Poland will receive around EUR 44 billion in loans from the SAFE defense program to boost its defense capabilities and security.
Sybiha: Ukraine will use every opportunity to achieve just peace
Ukraine will use every opportunity – even the smallest – to achieve a just peace. It is crucial to prevent anyone from portraying Ukraine or Europe as obstacles on this path.
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss use of immobilized Russian assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the EU's work on a decision regarding the use of immobilized Russian assets during a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
NATO secretary general: We are still far from achieving peace in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the outcome of negotiations in Geneva, but stressed that the end of the war in Ukraine is still a long way off, and that separate discussions between NATO and the EU are also needed on a number of issues.
UN Under-Secretary-General stresses importance of Ukraine’s territorial integrity
The United Nations wants to see Ukraine able to move forward, exercising full control over its territory, within the framework of a just peace.
Germany provides EUR 170M in emergency aid to Ukraine – Merz
Germany will not reduce its support for Ukraine; it is increasing military assistance and immediately providing €170 million in winter aid, aiming to show, among other things, to Putin that he will not succeed in Ukraine.
Kremlin masks unwillingness to end war with references to “spirit” of Alaska summit – ISW
Russian officials are attempting to exploit the lack of clarity about the outcome of the August 2025 US-Russian Alaska summit to conceal the Kremlin’s continued unwillingness to compromise and its commitment to its maximalist demands.
Orban’s letter on blocking aid to Ukraine does not create new risks; work with EU continues – Kachka
A letter from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding the blocking of financial assistance to Ukraine does not create new risks. Ukraine and the European Union continue to work on aligning their decision on funding.
UN identifies factors complicating resolution of armed conflicts
The United Nations is finding it increasingly difficult to help resolve conflicts, given the fragmentation of the international community and the more complex nature of armed conflicts.
Ursula von der Leyen outlines key conditions for peace agreement in Ukraine
The essential priorities for the European Union on the path toward achieving a just and lasting peace include security guarantees for Ukraine without limitations on its military, unconditional respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as ensuring the financial stability of the Ukrainian state in 2026–2027, particularly through the use of Russian assets.
Latvian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has arrived in Kyiv on an official visit.
Trump says ready to meet Zelensky, Putin only when peace deal is reached
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin only once a final peace agreement has been reached between the parties, or when the process is in its final stages.
Witkoff advised Kremlin on how to present peace proposals on Ukraine to Trump – Bloomberg
U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff advised Yury Ushakov, a top foreign policy aide to Russia's leader, on how Moscow should present its proposals for ending the war against Ukraine to U.S. President Donald Trump in a way that would ensure a favorable response.
Merz, Macron, Starmer issue statement following Coalition of the Willing meeting
The Coalition of the Willing supports efforts to establish a lasting peace in Ukraine, backed up by robust security guarantees that are to be developed in the near future.